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If you are studying the letter U with your kids, you will want to give this Letter of the Week U: U is for umbrella craft a try! This letter U craft is a fun and colorful way to explore the letter while using these cute little paper umbrellas. Check out the tutorial below to get started.
![A simple letter of the week u craft. U is for Umbrella. Your kids will learn about the letter u as well as strengthen other important skills.](https://www.powerfulmothering.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Letter-Of-The-Week-U-1-438x750.png)
This letter of the week u craft is the perfect way to help children learn more about the letter u, while strengthening fine motor skills and increasing creativity. You will need:
letter U printable
crayons or colored pencils
scissors
assorted paper cocktail umbrellas
craft glue
Get the entire Letter of the Week series with Crafts & Worksheets!
![A simple letter of the week u craft. U is for Umbrella. Your kids will learn about the letter u as well as strengthen other important skills.](https://www.powerfulmothering.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Letter-Of-The-Week-U-2-583x750.png)
To start this Letter Of The Week U craft, begin by coloring the letter U with your crayons or pencils.
Cut out the letter.
![A simple letter of the week u craft. U is for Umbrella. Your kids will learn about the letter u as well as strengthen other important skills.](https://www.powerfulmothering.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Letter-Of-The-Week-U-4-583x750.png)
Open your paper umbrellas. Remove the tops of the umbrellas from the stick so they lay flat.
Add a generous amount of glue to the back/underside of the umbrellas.
Press the umbrellas firmly to the paper. Allow to dry.
We love these other Letter Of The Week activities.
![U is for Umbrella](https://www.powerfulmothering.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Letter-Of-The-Week-U-3-583x750.png)
Once all of your umbrella pieces are secure in place, your letter U craft is ready to be displayed!
Alternative Letter Of The Week U Ideas:
Make a list of other U words.
Take an umbrella outside and play in the rain.
Take a trip to the library and find books all about rain and umbrellas.
Draw pictures of umbrellas with other objects other than rain falling from the sky.
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Carolyne Mukopi says
Good ideas .iam following u ever.